Grandoodlez Helps Grandparents Bond with Grandchildren
Eileen Meier founded Grandoodlez to help grandparents and grandkids stay connected by creating talking books, cards, doodlez, videos, and photos online.
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Fighting the Overprotective Impulse
I know all about the free-range kid argument. Still, there is theory and then there is practice. I agree with the premise, but the truth is, I’m innately overprotective.
Read More »Learning to Live in the Moment: Why Not Do It Now?
Karl Pillemer interviewed older adults for the Legacy Project. The elders said to learn how to live in the moment rather than focusing only on our plans and ambitions.
Read More »Food for Thoughtful Parenting
Nina Coslov and Tara Keppler have pulled together their favorite parenting strategies into an easy-to-read collection of 12 lists to help moms through the rough spots.
Read More »The Parents Guide to Raising CEO Kids
How do you raise a young entrepreneur? The same way you’d raise any child—by helping her develop the skills to become a happy, successful, and well-adjusted adult.
Read More »Communicating with Your Adult Children
Parents of adult children are often advised to “zip our lips.” But this can be frustrating when we have things to say and opinions to share with them. Here are a few tips.
Read More »Capturing Memories Without a Camera
We are always equipped to capture precious “Kodak moments” with our cameras, cell phones, and camcorders. But some moments are best captured with our eyes and hearts.
Read More »Mom Needs Help with Critical Grandma
This letter to Dear Abby about an overly critical grandma appeared on October 9. Here’s some advice to the mother from my daughter, who’s a marriage and family therapist.
Read More »Colorframes Blocks Encourage Open-Ended Play
Colorframes interlocking blocks are recommended for ages 3 – 8. They can be used in endless ways to build shapes and to understand different aspects of color.
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